Hakai Magazine Audio Edition

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I Dare You to Stop Proliferating Fossil Fuels Apr 18, 2023

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by Jude Isabella • The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty helped us not kill each other and all life on Earth. Can we follow the same steps to avoid mutually assured climate destruction?

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Rebroadcast: The Curious Case of Bermuda’s Mysterious Turtle Apr 11, 2023

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by Ben Goldfarb • Operation Green Turtle was considered one of the most audacious failures in the history of conservation biology—until a stunning nest inspired scientists to reconsider its legacy.

Originally published in October 2016, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Gone to the Dogs Apr 04, 2023

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by Ben Goldfarb • Man’s best friend is a shorebird’s worst enemy. What will it take to control beach dogs—and, more importantly, their owners?

The original story, along with photos and video, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Rebroadcast: The Risky Fame of a Rare Island Wildcat Mar 28, 2023

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by Rachel Nuwer • As Japan moves to make Iriomote Island a World Heritage Site, locals fear that tourists will overrun their remote paradise and impact their critically endangered feline neighbors.

Originally published in January 2019, the story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Cruise Ship Invasion Mar 21, 2023

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by Andrew Engelson • Take a typical Alaska cruise and see the damage in its wake. The evidence is clear: the industry needs an overhaul.

The original story, along with photos, videos, maps, and graphs, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Banking on the Seaweed Rush Mar 14, 2023

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by Nicola Jones • Seaweed farmers promise to feed us, combat climate change, support coastal communities, provide wildlife habitat, and more. Can seaweed do it all?

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Rebroadcast: Why Does Halibut Cost So Much? Mar 07, 2023

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by Larry Pynn • There are good reasons why putting halibut on your plate can strain your wallet.

Originally published in December 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

Rebroadcast: The Cavernous World under the Woods Feb 28, 2023

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by Bruce Grierson • On Vancouver Island, karst researchers hustle to save one of Earth’s most underappreciated—and fragile—ecosystems: an ecosystem hidden in plain sight.

Originally published in November 2018, the story, along with photos and videos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

In Cod’s Shadow, Redfish Rise Feb 21, 2023

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by Moira Donovan • Thirty years after the population collapsed, the Atlantic redfish fishery is poised to reopen, providing a second chance at a sustainable fishery.

The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.